Everyone has it - an old trunk full of Grandma's Treasures - a pile of boxes full of old photographs and books - or a cabinet full of VHS tapes. Our Family Archives are an important treasure that often gets lost in our homes and in our lives - sometimes until it's too late to preserve it. History & Genealogy offers a number of classes and resources to help you save and preserve your family archives.
Print Archive
It’s not difficult nor expensive to create a family archive in your home - acid free storage boxes are readily available.
Oral History
Do you want to collect mom & dad's stories? St. Louis County library now offers Oral History kits for check-out!
Digital Preservation
Have a wealth of photos you want to preserve electronically? Scanner kits are on their way and will soon be available to check-out soon. Until then, check out our Digital Preservation Course and resources.